Friday, 31 July
The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, concluded her official visit to the United States of America and departed for Melbourne.
Thursday, 30 July
While on an Official Visit to the United States of America, the Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, visited Zoetis, where she met with Joe Byers, President of Global Manufacturing, and other senior representatives.
Following this, the Governor attended a business lunch hosted by Heather Ridout AO, Australia’s Consul-General in New York.
In the evening, the Governor attended a Friends and Alumni of Victoria Reception, hosted by Steven Marshall, President of the American Australian Association where she addressed an audience of business stakeholders, alumni, and members of the Australian and Victorian community in New York.
Wednesday, 29 July
The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC departed Toronto for New York, concluding her Official Visit to Canada and continuing her Official Visit to the United States of America.
In the evening, the Governor was the guest of honour at a dinner with business leaders hosted by Dr Paul Sheard and Yoshiko Sheard.
Tuesday, 28 July
While on an Official Visit to Canada, the Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, met with Greg Orencsak, Deputy Minister for Natural Resources.
Following this, the Governor visited Jule Power, where she met with Himanshu Sudan, CEO and Co-Founder, receiving a briefing on the company's global operations, before touring the facilities.
In the afternoon, the Governor was received by Her Honour Edith Dumont, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, where she attended a lunch in her honour. Later, the Governor attended a First Nations roundtable discussion, hosted by the Lieutenant Governor and attended by First Nations, government, and community representatives.
Then, the Governor visited Agnico Eagle, where she met with Natasha Vaz, Executive Vice President and COO, Ontario, Australia and Mexico, and other senior representatives and received a briefing on the company's Victorian operations.
In Victoria, the Lieutenant-Governor, Professor James Angus AO, presided at a meeting of the Executive Council.
In the afternoon, the Lieutenant-Governor swore in the Honourable Ben Carroll MP as the 50th Premier of Victoria.
Monday, 27 July
The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, departed Toronto for Buffalo, New York, continuing an Official Visit to the United States of America.
In Buffalo, the Governor visited Moog, where she met with Joe Alfieri, Moog Space and Defense Group President, and other senior representatives, before being escorted on a tour of facilities.
Then, the Governor departed Buffalo for Toronto, continuing an Official Visit to Canada.
Later, the Governor attended an event to promote Victorian spirit-based exports to Canada.
In the morning at Government House, members of the Department of Treasury and Finance visited for a guided tour of the State Apartments and Kitchen Garden.
Sunday, 26 July
While on an Official Visit to Canada, the Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, visited the Royal Ontario Museum.
Saturday, 25 July
The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, departed Denver for Toronto, commencing an Official Visit to Canada.
At Government House, members of the public visited for the Government House July Open Day.
Friday, 24 July
While on an Official Visit to the United States of America, the Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, visited Lunar Outpost, where she met with Justin Cyrus, Co-Founder and CEO, and Julian Cyrus, Co-Founder and COO. The Governor received a briefing on the Lunar Outpost's operations before touring the facilities and visiting the company's control centre.
Following this, the Governor visited Infleqtion, where she met with Matt Kinsella, CEO, Dana Anderson, Founder, and Chris O'Brien, Managing Director for Australia, before being escorted on a tour of facilities and receiving a briefing on the organisation's quantum technology.
In the morning at Government House, members of the public visited for a guided tour of the State Apartments and Kitchen Garden.
Thursday, 23 July
While on an Official Visit to the United States of America, the Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, visited the Colorado State Capitol Building.
Following this, the Governor met with Jared Polis, Governor of Colorado.
In the afternoon, the Governor visited Denver Art Museum, where she met with the Director, Christoph Heinrich and senior representatives before being escorted on a tour of The Stars We Do Not See: Australian Indigenous Art exhibition - on loan from the collection of the National Gallery of Victoria.
In the evening, the Governor attended an NFL and Friends of Victoria reception, co-hosted with the American Australian Association, where she addressed an audience of business stakeholders, alumni, and members of the Australian and Victorian community in Denver.
Wednesday, 22 July
While on an Official Visit to the United States of America, the Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, visited Antora Energy, where she met with Dr David Bierman, Co-founder and Chief Commercial Officer and Ty Jagerson, Vice President, Business Development, and other senior representatives, where she received a briefing on the company's operations and toured their manufacturing facilities.
Following this, the Governor departed San Francisco for Denver.
In Victoria, the Lieutenant-Governor, Professor James Angus AO, presided at a meeting of the Executive Council.
Tuesday, 21 July
While on an Official Visit to the United States of America, the Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, visited the University of California Berkeley, where she met with Benjamin Hermalin, Executive Vice-Chancellor and Provost, before being escorted on a tour of Bakar Bio Labs and meeting with senior university and research representatives.
Following this, the Governor met with IND Technology executives where she received a briefing on the company's global operations.
In the evening, the Governor attended an NFL and Friends of Victoria reception, co-hosted with the American Australian Association, where she addressed an audience of business stakeholders, alumni, and members of the Australian and Victorian community in San Francisco.
In Victoria, the Lieutenant-Governor Professor James Angus AO, representing the Governor, attended the 2025 Premier’s VCE Awards, where he delivered an address to congratulate recipients.
Monday, 20 July
While on an Official Visit to the United States of America, the Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, received a briefing from Brett Stevens, Commissioner for Victoria to the Americas.
Following this, the Governor attended a working lunch on AI and Data Centre Investment co-hosted by Blackstone and the American Australian Association.
In Victoria, the Lieutenant-Governor, Professor James Angus AO, representing the Governor, attended the State Funeral Service for Mr Darryn Hinch.
In the morning at Government House, members of the Bentleigh Probus Club visited for a guided tour of the State Apartments and Kitchen Garden.
Sunday, 19 July
The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, departed Victoria on an Official Visit to the United States of America.
Friday, 17 July
In the morning at Government House, members of the public visited for a guided tour of the gardens.
Thursday, 16 July
The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, received the call of the Honourable Virginia Bell AC SC, Commissioner, and Anne Sheehan, Official Secretary, Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion, where she was presented with the Royal Commission’s interim-report.
In the evening, the Governor, as Representative Colonel of the Royal Victorian Regiment, attended the Victoria Barracks Regimental Dining-In Night.
Wednesday, 15 July
The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, received the virtual call of Kate Logan, Australian High Commissioner to Canada.
Tuesday, 14 July
The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, as Patron of the General Sir John Monash Foundation, hosted a reception to mark the awarding of the 300th John Monash Scholarship where she delivered an address to mark the occasion.
In the morning at Government House, staff from the Australian National Veterans Arts Museum visited for a guided tour of the State Apartments and Kitchen Garden.
Monday, 13 July
In the morning at Government House, members of the Hawthorn U3A Photography Group visited for a guided tour of the State Apartments and Kitchen Garden.
Friday, 10 July
In the morning at Government House, members of the public visited for a guided tour of the State Apartments and Kitchen Garden.
Thursday, 9 July
The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, received the call of the Honourable Jacinta Allan MP, Premier of Victoria.
Following this, the Governor presided over a Ceremonial Welcome Ceremony in honour of official visit of the Honourable Shri Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India, in the presence of the Honourable Anthony Albanese, Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Australia.
Then, the Governor received the call of the Honourable Shri Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India.
In the afternoon, the Australia-India Annual Leaders’ Summit was hosted at Government House in the presence of the Honourable Anthony Albanese, Prime Minister of Australia and the Honourable Shri Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India.
Wednesday, 8 July
The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, commenced a visit to the Merri-Bek City Council where she met with Cr Nat Abboud, Mayor, and Kate McCaughey, Chief Executive Officer, Merri-Bek City Council, before receiving a briefing from Councillors and being escorted on a tour of the Glenroy Community Hub.
Following this, the Governor visited Pentridge Prison where she met with Gary Singer, Chair, National Trust Australia (Victoria), before touring the Prison.
Then, the Governor visited Holstep Health where she was met by Tassia Michaleas, Chief Executive Officer, and Tass Mousaferiadis, Chair, Holstep Health, before receiving a briefing and a tour of the site, meeting with staff and community members.
Later, the Governor visited BRUDI: Brunswick Design and Innovation where she met with Adam Trevaskus, Co-Founder and Director, Impact Neighbourhoods, before participating in a roundtable discussion prior to being escorted on a tour of the BRUDI building, showcasing Nutromics and Styling Station Melbourne.
Following this, the Governor visited RMIT University Brunswick Campus where she was met by Professor Alec Cameron, Vice Chancellor and President, RMIT University, before being escorted on a tour of the Brunswick Campus, and meeting with staff and students.
Then, the Governor visited Counihan Gallery where she met with Amber Stuart, Unit Manager Arts and Culture, Merri-Bek City Council, before receiving a briefing of the Gallery and art collection and being escorted on a tour of the current exhibitions.
Tuesday, 7 July
The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, presided at a meeting of the Executive Council.
In the morning at Government House, participants from Dallas Neighbourhood House visited for the Kitchen Garden Program.
Monday, 6 July
In the morning at Government House, members of the public visited for a guided tour of the State Apartments with the National Trust.
Friday, 3 July
The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, received the call of the Honourable Chief Justice Richard Niall, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Victoria.
In the afternoon, the Governor received the virtual call of Philip Green OAM, Australian High Commissioner to India.
Thursday, 2 July
The Governor, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, visited Quba Mosque where she met with Kerami Goz, Chief Executive Officer and Mithat Demir, Chairman, Selimiye Foundation, before being escorted on a tour and meeting with community members and volunteers.
Wednesday, 1 July
The Governor, Professor Margaret Gardner AC, received the call of Alistair Pound SC, Solicitor-General of Victoria, and Ben Ye, Counsel Assisting the Solicitor-General.
Later, the Governor received the welcome call of Tannous Kabiity, Consul-General of Lebanon for Victoria.
In the evening, the Governor hosted a reception for the 175th anniversary of the Victorian Auditor-General, where she delivered an address to mark the occasion.
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